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Guide to Installing XAMPP on Linux Mint
XAMPP provides a complete package including PHP, MySQL, and Apache as a framework to develop web-based applications. Below are the steps to install XAMPP on Linux Mint:
Step 1: Download XAMPP for Linux.
Step 2: Ensure you have extracted the downloaded package as an administrator (Right-click on the package and select Open as administrator) and unzip it into the /opt directory.
Step 3: Begin the XAMPP installation by entering sudo /opt/lampp/lampp start.
Step 4: Verify if you can view the test webpage by accessing http://localhost.
This means that XAMPP installation is currently operational.
Step 5: You have set up your own web server along with excellent tools like PHP and MySQL.
Now onto the crucial part. Securing the just performed setup by setting passwords for access to Apache, MySQL, and other components is essential. To achieve this, XAMPP offers a handy tool to check security settings and prompt password setup.
You run this tool by entering sudo /opt/lampp/lampp security. It will prompt for a password if not set or request password change if already configured.
You can verify if the installation is safe by clicking on the Security link on the localhost page; all items should be green, indicating safety.
Thus, the process of installing XAMPP on Linux Mint is officially complete. Now, you can utilize XAMPP for researching, developing, and testing web applications via your computer's localhost. Additionally, refer to how to run PHP files on XAMPP here for further guidance.
